Betty Jean Branton
April 21, 1936 ~ July 21, 2025
Born in:
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Leicester, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailBetty Jean Shaft Branton, of Leicester, NC, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loved ones and her faithful dog Buddy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Branton, and her son, Jeff Branton.
She is her survived by her daughters, Pam Carroll (Robin), Sheron Branton, Cindy Branton, and Tammy Brown (Charlie). She had six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren.
The graveside service for Mrs. Branton will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Brandon Turner will officiate.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: July 25, 2025 11:00 am
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
So sorry, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to give up your Mother. We just have to put our Faith and trust in God to help us through. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Love you all so much.
Brenda